Certain studies are tongue in cheek. This certain study is interested in the fluids between the tongue and cheek. Mouthwatering science abounds in the article, “New Techniques for Augmenting Saliva Collection: Bacon Rules and Lozenge Drools.” Hoping to find a method that increases the rate mouth fluids can be collected, researchers had volunteers’ saliva analyzed […]
About: Jim Eakins
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Wedgie-associated nerve damage in a 50-year old man [medical report]
Wedgies have been the staple of school-yard bullies and pranksters for years. While reportedly possible to die of asphyxiation from application of an atomic wedgie, there has not been a medical report about the possible dangers of the act. Getting a firm grip on the problem, this case report pulls up the underpinnings of damage caused […]
Beware of the toilet: The risk for a deep tissue injury during toilet sitting
While some books are concerned with spending time on the Iron Throne, scientists are concerned with time spent on the Porcelain Throne when reading those books. “… there are no published studies regarding sustained tissue loads during toilet sitting and their effects on tissue physiology.” The hole in scientific literature is filled with an in-press […]
The Case of The Painful Burp and the Not-Painful Swallow
Pains in the mouth are not uncommon. What is somewhat more uncommon is a not-painful swallow with a painful burp. The case study, “The Wrong Toothpaste and The Painful Burp,” dives into this mystery for a 31-year old man. To his surprise, there was only slight exacerbation upon swallowing, whereas burping triggered very severe pain […]